Final Approach
by Simms

Comment:
Looks like you should have gone for the head on flying one, it was easily as good as the ribbon winners. I thought this was better though

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by roz

Comment:
This is a cool bug, looks like the scarecrow mask out of Batman! Great shots and I like the processing as well

Blue Eyes......
by TonyUK

Comment:
I'm really torn on this one because the model, expression, makeup, lighting, hair, and focus are all fantastic. But, I really don't like the crop and composition, I'm not at all adversed to tight crops and central compositions but I don't think it works here. The crop is either too tight or not tight enough, it's like the frame is fitting round the head rather then positioned and then the central composition adds to the discomfort of that. Still love it though, great lighting

Timidity
by Simms

Comment:
Awesome mate, well done on 10th place in this challenge!!

Melanie
by Jessi

Comment:
Really nice, I've just come to bump this to a 7. It would be higher if it weren't for the strange noise on the out of focus areas and some strange marks on the white areas by the cheek on the left. The crop, focus, exposure, toning and expression are all really good.

far away
by smardaz

Comment:
I like the crop and composition on this and the lighting is from the right direction and is lovely and soft. Yet this feels a little flat? The eye's are lacking in much of a catchlight and so don't sparkle like they could. So close to a fantastic portrait but it just missing a little spark to bring it to life IMO

Joy
by smartypants

Comment:
Really like the crop on this one, also has a great feel to it with the expression and B&W conversion. The hair in front of the left eye (her right) disturbs the balance for me a little as it's a very happy shot and so would be nice to see both eyes fully. Great DOF as well.

Ninja (MotoGP)
by Azrifel

Comment:
superb motion pan, very nicely done with a great composition as well. really pops out the page

Into The Light
by Mark-A

Comment:
Really nice portrait. The composition/crop and lighting are very nice. It's perhaps a little over sharpened on the hair for my taste but the skin looks great

Stare
by shanksware

Comment:
Great portrait, love the colours and how they're all matched up. I think I would prefer a little more space to the right as it feels a little tight on her face. Lighting is good and the eye contact is fantastic